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Exploring the soteriology and eschatology of transhumanism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4299796 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mikael Leidenhag (0000-0002-5307-9846, University of St Andrews, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Publication date | 2020-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religion Compass (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1749-8171 • E-ISSN: 1749-8171 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/rec3.12377 |
| OpenAlex | W3088562944 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 14 |
According to the intellectual and cultural movement of transhumanism, human beings are in the early stages of development, and it encourages the use of modern science to radically enhance physical, intellectual, psychological and moral capacities. This article offers an overview of transhumanism by outlining its historical roots and some current debates within this movement. This article will further describe several theological responses to transhumanist ambitions and predictions about the future. As will be seen in this article, how one understands 'salvation' affects whether the relationship between Christianity and transhumanism can be framed in terms of a conflict or cautious friendship. The article will end by showing the ways in which transhumanism itself gives rise to both soteriological and eschatological beliefs about human nature and the wider cosmos
Bildung · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Eschatology · Friendship · Posthumanism · Social science · Sociology · Theology · Transhumanism · Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |